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BREAKING: Senate begins screening of Tanko Mohammed as CJN
The Nigerian Senate has commenced the screening of Tanko Muhammed for appointment as the Chief Justice of Nigeria.
President Buhari last week sought Senate confirmation of Tanko following his recommendation for appointment by the National…
Breaking: Senate invites Buhari’s CJN, NCC, NIPSS nominees into Chamber
The Nigerian Senate has invited President Muhammadu Buhari's nominees into the floor of the Senate. President Muhammadu Buhari had nominated Tanko Mohammed as Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Executive and non-Executive Commissioners for…
BREAKING: Senate screens Buhari’s CJN, NCC, NIPSS nominees in closed door
The Nigerian Senate is currently in a closed-door session to screen President Muhammadu Buhari's nomination for Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Executive and non-Executive Commissioners for Nigerian Communications Communication and Director…
BREAKING: Senate approves extension of Senator Elisha Abbo’s assault probe
The Nigerian Senate has given additional time to the ad-hoc committee set up to probe Senator Elisha Abbo on the alleged assault case.
The chairman of the committee, Sam Egwu, was given extra time at the floor of the Senate on July 17,…
JUST IN: Senate to screen Tanko Muhammed for confirmation as CJN Wednesday 17
The Nigerian Senate is set to screen acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Tanko Muhammed, for confirmation as the CJN on Wednesday, July 17, 2019.
Read also: SERAP seeks probe of unfair treatment of former Kebbi state acting CJ, Karatu…
Ministerial List: I never promised the list would be out this week, Ahmed Lawan cries out
Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, has shed more light on President Buhari's ministerial list, stating categorically that he never promised Nigerians the list would be out by the end of the week.
Lawan disclosed this after a short dinner with…
Senate to receive Buhari’s ministerial nominees before Friday, says Ahmed Lawan
The Nigerian Senate is set to receive President Muhammadu Buhari's ministerial list before Friday. The Senate President, Ahmed Lawan disclosed this on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 Details shortly...
BREAKING: Ahmed Lawan announces principal officers for ninth Senate
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, announced the list of newly appointed principal officers sent to him by the leadership of the All Progressives Party (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
At the resumption of…
Omo-Agege appoints Otive Igbuzor, Yomi Odunuga, others as aides
Deputy Senate Presiden, Ovie 0mo-Agege, has approved the appointments of his top Special Advisers.
Dr. Otive Igbuzor was appointed as his Chief of Staff while Yomi Odunuga is his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity. Omo-Agege also…
BREAKING: Supreme Court sacks APC Senator, David Umaru, reinstates Mohammed Sani Musa
The Supreme Court has sacked Senator Niger-East Senatorial District, David Umaru, and declaring Mohammed Sani Musa from People Democratic Party (PDP) the winner of the last election in Niger state.
The court reached its decision on Friday,…
Breaking: Nigerian Senate adjourns, resumes July 2
The Nigerian Senate has adjourned for two weeks, hours after it began sitting for the Ninth Session on Thursday.
Read also: Race for British PM: Boris Johnson leads by wide margin However, the Senate set up seat and office allocation…
BREAKING: Senators in closed-door meeting
Nigerian Senators are currently in closed session after a brief break in Red chambers.
The reason for the meeting is unknown but this is coming shortly after the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, sworn in Rochas Okorocha as Senator…
BREAKING: Okorocha sworn-in as senator-elect Imo west
Immediate past Governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha, has just been sworn in as Senator representing Imo West by the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan on June 13, 2019. Details shortly...
Viral Photo: Nigerians react as Omo-Agege kneels to greet Buhari
Nigerians have reacted to newly elected Deputy Senate President (DSP), Ovie Omo-Agege's style of greeting the President. He was seen kneeling before the president hours after his election as DSP. He is in the company of the Senate…
Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, swears in Senators-elect
New Senate President, Ahmed Lawan has sworn-in the Senators-elect of the 9th Assembly to pave way for legislative business to begin.
Lawan had earlier defeated Ali Ndume by a landslide to emerge the new Senate President, while he will be…
Breaking: Omo-Agege emerges as new Deputy Senate President
Senator Omo-Agege has been elected as Deputy Senate President of the 9th Assembly on June 11, 2019. Omo-agege scored a total of 68 votes.. Ahmed Lawan has been eletected as Senate President. Details shortly..
Breaking: Ekweremadu loses bid to become Deputy Senate President
Senator Omo-Agege has been elected as Deputy Senate President of the 9th Assembly on June 11, 2019. Ahmed Lawan has been eletected as Senate President. Details shortly..
Breaking: Ahmed Lawan emerges as new Senate President
Ahmed Lawan has gained over 54 votes which is more than half of the required votes needed to be elected as Senate President. Ali Ndume scores 28 votes.. Deatils shortly...
107 of 109 Senators present at National Assembly leadership election
Quorum has been formed at the National Assembly as 107 out of 109 senators-elect are present. the Clerk of the national assembly made a roll call. Ahmed Lawan is giving his speech
Senate Presidency: Senators applaud Ahmed Lawan as he casts his votes
Senators were cheering and chanting Ahmed lawan's praise as he went to cast his vote.
The Senators chated 'Lawan, Lawan' as he took his seat. The inauguration of the 9th Senate started at 10:00a.m. on Tuesday with protest from…